AVALON: Quantum Spacetime Portal
Andrew was thrilled to inherit a house from his aunt, whom he hadn’t seen in years. After moving in with his girlfriend, they discover that the house is haunted. As they delve deeper into its secrets, they find themselves trapped in a deadly encounter with Azazel, one of the most powerful of the fallen angels.
Mr. Average and the 12th Stone: Watch your Mandibles
Saving the world can wait: Ave has a date! When the Evil Queen of Darkness threatens to shrink Ant Nest, only one tiny soul can stop her. Unfortunately, Ave has already made other plans. Today he is going to meet her. In the underground world called Ant Nest, all wishes are kept one step from being fulfilled: the force of unfulfilled wishes is what makes Ant Nest roll. Ant Nest's inhabitants, obviously called ants, know they must never allow their wishes come true. And yet, Ave managed to hide one powerful wish: The wish to see her. He hid his secret for eleven years. Each year, on New Year's Eve, she came to visit him exactly at midnight and immediately disappeared. And each year, when he asked her to stay, she answered, "When you're ready." Last night, at New Year's midnight, before she disappeared, she told him he was ready. And he knew: Tomorrow morning, she will come back and stay.
The Earl and the Mud-Covered Maiden: The House of Hale Book One
Can a Haughty Earl Find Love in the Country? When a handsome gentleman driving his curricle much too fast splashes a country girl with mud, he's not expecting to find the love of his life. She's affronted by his haughty demeanor but can't help being attracted to him. She is manipulated into accepting his proposal, though he's not altogether straightfoward with her. Then a long-kept secret threatens their happiness. Whoever said the course of true love ne'er did run smooth was definitely speaking about this couple! Though it can be read as a stand-alone novel, The Earl and the Mud-Covered Maiden is the first book in the House of Hale Trilogy. It introduces characters you will love to follow as they set out on their rocky path together.
The Thieves in the Ghost Train
Raphael of Ravenstone, a young wizard, has a persistent magic block. But when mini pig Windfried, his best friend, disappears without a trace, he doesn't let weak magic skills stop him! Together with the courageous Isabo of Puddingstone he embarks on an adventurous quest. Along the way, they come across Ella Glove, a mysterious black cat with white knitted socks. Does she know more about Windfried's disappearance than she's willing to admit? At the non-magicals' fair, they get to know Strong Hugo, who knows Windfried's whereabouts. But before he can help them, Strong Hugo gets arrested as a thief -- despite being innocent!
THE VAGUS NERVE RESET PROTOCOL
Which stress pattern do you recognize most? You feel constantly "on edge," like your body won't switch off. You crash into exhaustion, even after small tasks. You overthink everything long after it's over. You shut down, procrastinate, or go numb under pressure. If you picked even one, you may be stuck in a stress loop.Stress is unavoidable. Resilience is trainable. Your vagus nerve is the bridge between the two. If you feel wired but exhausted... calm one moment and triggered the next... or stuck in stress cycles you can't break, your vagus nerve may be the missing link to restoring calm, clarity, and control. The Vagus Nerve Reset Protocol is a practical, science-backed workbook that shows you how to activate your vagus nerve, improve vagal tone, and retrain your nervous system for real, lasting relief.
On the Ethics of Killing: The Moral Math of Eating
What does your food really cost? From garden salads to ribeyes, every choice has consequences. Does hunting save more lives than organic farming? Does a carnivore diet carry the same environmental weight? Let’s set emotion aside, use math, and find the truth
Morning Glory Girl
Burnt out attorney Val Leone moves to her grandmother’s house on Martha’s Vineyard for the summer to recover. A babysitting job for a spunky little girl whose father is a handsome local carpenter changes her views on life. By the end of summer she’ll have to decide between the career she worked so hard for and the life she could have on the island.
An Autobiography: Or, The Story of My Experiments with Truth
The remarkable life and inspiring beliefs of a legendary peacemaker and liberator of India -- in his own words. Remember that all through history, there have been tyrants and murderers, and for a time, they seem invincible. But in the end, they always fall. Always. In the story of his life from early childhood through 1921, Mohandas K. Gandhi candidly reveals his young investigations into sin and seeking atonement; the philosophy, art, and literature that influenced his thoughts and ideas; and his first experiences with politics and protest, which would provide the foundation for his nonviolent struggle for justice, equality, and Indian independence from the British Empire.
Neighborhood Witches: Two Complete Witchy Urban Fantasy Series
Witches are being murdered in Austin. But how do you put the monster back in the vault? The three witches of Pressler Street are the city's only hope but they are running out of time. Lily Antony is a young witch playing in a very dangerous treasure hunt. She's got to follow the clues her Mom left behind after her disappearance trekking the world. Her search is almost over before it begins, but Lily isn't a quitter. Will she find her mother? Or will it all be for nothing? Grab two complete series and more than 3,000 pages filled with witches, magic, and supernatural creatures with this urban fantasy collection!
Embracing Your Different Ability®
What makes you different is what makes you strong! Embracing Your Different Ability® is a heartfelt journey told through the voices of both a child and a parent navigating life with dyslexia. Author, speaker, and advocate Katey Fortun shares her story of growing up with a learning difference -- facing obstacles, building resilience, and ultimately discovering empowerment. Alongside her, her mom, Lynn Fortun, offers the parent's perspective, capturing both the struggles and triumphs of raising a child who learns differently. Together, their stories shine a light of hope for students, parents, educators, and anyone who has ever felt "different." Through honesty and encouragement, Katey and Lynn show how challenges can be turned into strengths and how self-advocacy, confidence, and authentic connections can transform lives.
Amaranthe I: Rise (Amaranthe Collections Book 1)
A galaxy on the brink of war. A discovery that can unite humanity -- or ignite its destruction. When a lone-wolf starship pilot follows a hunch into a forbidden nebula, she discovers a secret powerful enough to rewrite humanity's place in the cosmos - or erase it entirely. Now Alex, acerbic loner and recalcitrant wanderer, is the fulcrum of a struggle spanning over 100 worlds, racing against time and political conspiracies to keep civilization from burning. As Earth and its colonies teeter on the brink of war, alien forces move in the shadows to bring a fragile peace crashing down. Can one stubborn pilot prevent the destruction of everything she loves?
Blood & Guilt (Vampire of Montenegro Series Book 1)
Some vampires crave blood. He craves absolution. Luka has hidden in a Montenegro crypt for 50 years in guilt & sorrow, until American hiker Claire shelters there during a storm. This is a deeply sensual, character-driven vampire romance about trust & daring to love when you believe you are unworthy of it. Book 1 in a complete 4 book series.
The Water Holds Her Secret
When a teenager's body is washed up on a secluded lake shore, his small-town community is dismayed. Suspicions and accusations ignite. His mother believes her son’s friends know what happened. As the secrets unravel and the stakes grow higher, she realises that discovering who was behind his death may cost another life...
Elven Blood (Volume 1 of the Vellhor Saga)
Steel and honor. Fire and chaos. A bond that could shatter kingdoms. On the eve of Vellhor's fall, war is coming. Gunnar, a dwarven warrior bound by honor, discovers the first sign of an ancient enemy rising. Anwyn, an outcast elf with dangerous, unstable magic, is feared by her own people and hunted by others. They should never have met. They should never have trusted each other. But as kingdoms fall and betrayal spreads, a fragile bond forms between them -- one that could save the realm... or destroy it. Because some powers are forbidden. And some choices cost everything.
Wives and Daughters
Secrets and scandals steer a young woman's life as she comes of age and finds love in Victorian England. Seventeen-year-old Molly Gibson has grown up under the watchful eye of her widowed father, the doctor Mr. Gibson. After one of his apprentices develops an interest in Molly, Mr. Gibson feels the only way to protect her is to send her to live with the Hamley family. With his daughter away, Gibson decides to remarry, giving Molly a new mother and sister. Although her stepmother is manipulative, Molly gains an ally in her stepsister, Cynthia, who is educated, worldly, and irresistible to just about any man she meets. Growing closer to the Hamleys and her new stepsister, Molly also finds herself mired in their scandals -- and the town's gossip. If she hopes to set things right, she must risk her own reputation, as well as the man she secretly loves.
Song of Dragons: The Complete Trilogy (World of Requiem)
Song of Dragons, an epic fantasy trilogy, tells a story of blood, steel, and dragonfire. This bundle contains all three novels: BOOK 1: BLOOD OF REQUIEM - Requiem, a kingdom of men who could become dragons, lies in ruin. Its destroyer, the tyrant Dies Irae, leads his griffins on a hunt for survivors. Will Requiem's last children perish in the wilderness... or once more become dragons and fly to war? BOOK 2: TEARS OF REQUIEM - Dies Irae masters new servants: the nightshades, demons of shadow who fear no sword or arrow. They suck the souls from all who live, like a glutton sucking marrow from bones. Can Requiem's last children, a mere scattering of survivors, defeat them? BOOK 3: LIGHT OF REQUIEM - The world lies in ruin. Forests smolder. The crows feast. From the ashes, Dies Irae raises new soldiers: monsters sewn together from dead body parts. As the undead army marches, Requiem's survivors muster what forces they can... and prepare for their final confrontation.
The Powerful Penelope Pym
Penelope Pym has kept a diary since her eighth birthday. Weeks before her wedding to life-long friend, Evan, she decided to create a unique and very personal wedding gift for her fiancé. Penelope writes a memoir composed of selected diary entries related to her many happy, sad, and often frustrating experiences with Evan over the course of their journey. As Penelope shares and narrates her diary entries, she begins to have second thoughts -- about the memoir, not the wedding. The road to wedded bliss between the two friends has been more than a little bit bumpy. Finally, Penelope determines that if her love story with Evan could have survived the tragedy and hilarity documented in her diary, there is nothing it could not endure.
Sword Songs: A Collection of Fantasy Short Stories (Dog of War Epic)
A self-loathing warrior content to die in the arena. An aging sword-master, running from his own infamy. A chieftain's daughter, despised because of the blade at her hip. These characters and more breathe life into the action-packed tales in this short story collection, written by an award-winning author. Keep your head low and your shield high as the steel starts singing in SWORD SONGS.
Marriage-Minded Cowboy (The Buckskin Brotherhood Book 9)
Fake it 'til you make it... To derail his mother's ill-conceived plan to move in with him, wrangler Teague Sullivan claims he's engaged to fourth grade teacher Val Jenson. His mom counters with a spur-of-the-moment visit, forcing Teague to recruit Val as his live-in fake fiancée. Val agrees to help him, although she's been wary of the sexy cowboy ever since he jumped the gun and proposed a week after they met. Her condition? Zip his lip regarding love and commitment. He may be ready to settle down, but she's not. Once his mom leaves, she's outta there, unless he can convince her marriage isn't on his mind...
Tess of the D'Urbervilles
A young woman struggles against tradition and circumstance in this novel of love, class, and deceit from the author of Far from the Madding Crowd. Convinced that his impoverished family has noble connections, John Durbeyfield implores his daughter, Tess, to visit the wealthy Mrs. D'Urberville and claim kin. Reluctantly, Tess agrees, but when she falls prey to the manipulations of Alec D'Urberville, the widow's dissolute son, her search for love and happiness takes a disastrous turn. An earnest suitor named Angel Clare offers hope for salvation, but Tess must decide whether to confess her sins to the minister's son -- or bury them forever.